You will soon be able to discharge a firearm on land of 20 acres or more within Eagle city limits. The Eagle City Council passed an amendment to city law to allow shooting in the city limits on 20-acre or larger parcels as long as does not endanger people or property. Eagle Mayor Jason Pierce…… MORE
4 teens accused of starting Goose Fire in Eagle
Detectives have identified four teens who they say started the 441-acre Goose Fire in Eagle. After the fire started, a combination of high winds, low moisture and dried vegetation created a massive blaze that spread quickly along an Eagle hillside. At one point, officials had 30 trucks and a helicopter working to contain the flames,…… MORE
Boise City Council members must be elected by geographic districts
Beginning this year, Boise City Council elections will look different for Boise voters. Idaho lawmakers passed a bill requiring that all cities with a population greater than 100,000 must elect their city council members by geographic districts. On November 2nd, eligible Boise voters will vote for City Council seats in District 1 located in West…… MORE
Chad Daybell case could be headed to Boise
As we’ve previously reported, Chad Daybell’s case may be coming to Boise and there are plenty of questions people have, should the case be moved here. It’s a case that has already grabbed National attention, and more of the same is expected should the case come to Boise. Daybell’s attorney argued his client wouldn’t be…… MORE
West Ada School District trustees vote on policies to re-visit masking in schools
Masks will continue to be required in the West Ada School District as the virus continues to spread throughout the Gem State. But on Wednesday the board of trustees created an avenue for the district to eventually be able to re-visit the mask requirement down the road. The board held a lengthy conversation with local…… MORE
2024 new COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths reported on Wednesday
It’s not the most new cases of coronavirus we have seen in a single day – but it’s close… Idaho on Wednesday reported more than 2,000 new daily cases of the coronavirus for only the third time. State health officials say there were 2,024 cases — along with another 30 new deaths. Idaho’s previous single-day…… MORE
Health care workers and first responders got a sign
An unidentified man put up “thank you” signs for healthcare workers and first responders in front of the Idaho State Police building. State police caught him in the act, and an employee approached the man and asked for his name. CBS2 reports the man just said he was doing the right thing, and then he…… MORE
Idaho’s citizen redistricting committee needs more time
After 18 public hearings, hours of testimony, and painstaking work on possible new legislative and congressional district lines, Idaho’s citizen redistricting commission now plans to return in two weeks to continue its task. The six-member bipartisan panel had hoped to agree on new draft legislative and congressional districts for Idaho on Wednesday, but members said…… MORE
Governor Little signed the “Next Steps” proclamation
Students from Skyview High School in Nampa joined Gov. Brad Little inside the statehouse Wednesday morning where he signed the “Next Steps” proclamation supporting students to apply for college. October is typically the time of year when high school seniors start to fill out college applications and Idaho News 6 reports “Next Steps Idaho” helps…… MORE
Ada County homes sales now average $535,000
The share of homes in Ada County that sold for over list price dropped to 33% in September, but the median sales price for homes remained relatively unchanged. Boise Regional Realtors say in a release, the median sales price for homes increased 0.8% from August to September, rising now to $535,000. The average number of…… MORE
